Tears are flowing with the announcement of the passing of Marianne Faithfull aged 78.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – Aussie Style: Bonus Clearance Sale.
January 31, 2025 by 15 Comments
Karl Dubravs provides a bonus edition of his ‘Dylan Cover Songs – Aussie Style’ with a ‘classic clearance sale’ to tease us with.
Almanac WA: Second Meeting – John Townsend and ‘Ugly’
January 30, 2025 by 4 Comments
Barry Nicholls reports on the second gathering of the Western Australia chapter of The Footy Almanac.
Almanac Poetry: brief discourse on Mozart and Shakespeare in the manner of e e cummings
January 30, 2025 by 2 Comments
In this previously unpublished poem, Kevin Densley channels E. E. Cummings to share some thoughts about Mozart and Shakespeare.
Almanac Cricket: Australia clinches 3-1 series victory against India
January 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
ACS journalism scholar Liam McCullagh reviews the recent Australia v India series.
Almanac Cricket: First Test, Sri Lanka v Australia – Greetings From Galle
January 30, 2025 by 12 Comments
Smokie Dawson reports from Galle on Day 1 of the First Test between Sri Lanka and Australia. What were the chances of running into some folk from Williamstown?
NFL 2024 Conference Championships – The Kelvin Sheppard Cup
January 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Earl reviews the NFL conference championship games and then tries to sort his way through the jungle of coaching appointments. Who in their right mind would buy into this crazy world? (We can only hope that Perky Girl has the answers! – Ed.)
‘From WDCA to VCA…’ by KB Hill
January 30, 2025 by 1 Comment
KB Hill takes us through the lengthy list of WDCAl cricketers who made the grade in the VCA, and beyond in some cases.
Almanac History: A look at Williamstown Train Museum
January 29, 2025 by 1 Comment
RagingBull (Callum Quirk) pays a visit to the Williamstown Train Museum and takes a dive into Victoria’s rail history.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Vegemite’ – Tommy Mallet
January 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
‘Vegemite’, a poem by Tommy Mallet featuring Australia’s favourite spread. [Language warning -ED]
Almanac Swimming: 65 swims to celebrate a 65th birthday!
January 28, 2025 by 3 Comments
To celebrate his 65th birthday, Stanley Ulijaszek challenged himself to 65 swims over twelve months and recounts them in his book, ‘Memories Like Water: Sixty Five Swims At Sixty Five Years Of Age’.
Almanac Soccer: English Premier League – Matchweek 23 Highlights
January 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
English Premier League Matchweek 23 saw many goals, drama, and upsets reports Ollie Wade.
Almanac Teams: Bangladesh, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe debuts
January 27, 2025 by 3 Comments
Rodney Boyd’s latest cricket Test debuts teams concern a melange of players from Australia, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.
Almanac Footy: Hawthorn 2025 Season Preview
January 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Micky McTigger casts his eye over Hawthorn’s list for the 2025 season.
Almanac Footy: 2025 Flag Hopefuls – It’s a small field
January 27, 2025 by 2 Comments
MagnifiCATS runs his eye over every team’s prospects of taking out the 2025 AFL flag. After a well-argued discussion, he comes to an unusual conclusion.
Almanac Music: Favourite Cover Versions (Part 1)
January 27, 2025 by 11 Comments
Ian Wilson shares his favourite cover songs ‘that have been produced faithfully and respectful the original artist in mind’.
Almanac Life: An Australia Day Memory
January 25, 2025 by 6 Comments
Michael Sexton recalls an Australia Day citizenship ceremony he attended which speaks so eloquently for itself.
Almanac Tennis: The top 15 Australian Mens Tennis Players 1985-2024
January 25, 2025 by 4 Comments
Phil Mendes revisits and updates his list of the best 15 Australian male tennis players since 1985.
Almanac Tennis: The top 15 Australian Female Tennis Players 1985-2024
January 25, 2025 by 5 Comments
With the finals of the Australian Open about to take place Philip Mendes nominates his top 15 female tennis players during the years 1985 – 2024.
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